IT Program Manager – Supply Chain Expansion

(Full-time/Part-time, 32-38 hours per week)

Do you want to play a key role in the management and development of everything that happens within the rapidly growing Action Supply Chain domain? If that sounds like you, you could be the IT Program Manager – Supply Chain we're looking for!

Action is a fast-growing, non-food discounter with more than 3,000 stores in 13 countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Austria, Poland, Czechia and Italy. With 15 distribution centres in 13 different countries, Action Technology plays an important role in the continuous expansion of our distribution network. In order to continue to grow and improve, we are continuously launching programs and smaller projects, such as opening additional distribution centres, life-cycle projects (project-based renewal of hardware and software) and implementing other logistics tools to support our rapidly growing supply chain. 

Are you ready to join our team? Will you be enabling our organisation to continue to grow quickly across borders and to further optimise our growth?
 

Your daily tasks

As an IT Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading Technology in implementing new distribution centres to be opened for Supply Chain. You will work for Technology and collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Technology partners on a daily basis in order to set up, manage and successfully deliver your projects according to best practices from the Action Project management framework. You will report to the Steering Committee on projects. Action's dynamic nature means it is crucial for you to manage risks and use opportunities proactively, so the agreed objectives can be achieved according to plan.  You will work closely with colleagues who manage the construction of distribution centres as well as with the technical contractor(s) and IT colleagues. 

You will be part of our IT Projects & Portfolio team. Curious about your new manager? Nannet Boonstra can’t wait to work with you! 
 

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from our stores, a new world will open up for you when you join us. Behind the scenes, we work hard to make a positive contribution to society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children's Village? Or that our team reflects the diversity of our customers with 124 nationalities? Or that 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton now comes from sustainable sources? Or that more than half of our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that's Action, too. If you're curious to find out what other actions we make possible, join our team and see it all for yourself.
 

Meet your team

Our IT department provides added value through specialised horizontal/cross-functional teams for Business Domains (such as Commerce & Marketing), a Development & Operations team to manage shared technology services and a Data Analytics & Business Insights team. We also have support teams for Projects & Portfolio Management, Architecture and Security. More than 500 people work in and for Technology every day; many on implementing change. To meet our challenges and expansion goals, we work with the most talented people at Action. 

If you want to work on challenging projects in the dynamic world of retail using advanced technology, it's time to take action!
 

What you offer

As an IT Program Manager, you are confident, creative and proficient. You take a service-oriented, proactive and no-nonsense approach. You have strong communication skills and can collaborate well at different (international) levels within the organisation. You also have a clear vision and know how to implement it. To that end, a positive view of change and innovation is essential. Our formula – which encompasses a wonderful, comprehensive range and competitive prices – also requires an entrepreneurial, critical and pragmatic attitude while remaining very cost-conscious.

You also have the following:

• At least eight to ten years' experience as an IT Project Manager / IT Program Manager for relatively complex projects 
• You are familiar with both traditional (Prince 2) and flexible (Scrum) methodologies 
• Experience in Supply Chain is a must
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure is a must
• Experience in the retail sector is a major asset
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (both spoken and written)
• You work efficiently and effectively, even under time pressure and in project environments that can be immature 
• You are a self-starter, team player, strong motivator and communicator
• You are a sparring partner for business and technology stakeholders and advise on project management
• You have the ability to structure and prioritise business wishes 
• You have no objections to regular travel in Europe 
   

What we offer

Quite a lot! From our dynamic headquarters in the Netherlands, you can have an impact across Europe. We now have almost 3,000 stores in 13 countries and make millions of customers smile every day – and we're not stopping there as we have big growth ambitions, both for Action and for you. Our growth means you can make strides in your professional development, whether by taking on a different position, tackling an interesting innovation project or learning new skills. You will have plenty of room to do so, thanks to a culture where we truly embrace our shared values of customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect.

You can also count on Action to provide the following:

• A competitive salary based on a 38-hour week
• Lease car or allowance
• An annual bonus based on achieving company and personal targets
• Participation in a long-term incentive plan
• 24 days' holiday with the option to buy five extra days (based on 38 hours per week) 
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you an indefinite contract
• Flexible working hours and the option to spend 40% of that time working from home (in consultation with your team and manager)
• A 15% staff discount on your own Action purchases 
• A good pension scheme, group health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost can be reached from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads)
   

Interested?

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who sees themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and submit an application now!

What to expect after that:

1. You will receive a response to your application as soon as possible  
2. Introductory interview (via Teams) with a Senior Tech Recruiter
3. Second interview with the Hiring Manager at our headquarters
4. Online assessment and Teams interview
5. Welcome to Action...

Throughout the process, Rob van Elburg, Senior Tech Recruiter, will be your point of contact and answer any questions you may have.